Police say two young teens attempted to steal a car in East Nashville, but were nabbed when the car alerted police. That’s because the car looks like an ordinary vehicle, but is equipped with a “kill switch” that allows cops to disable it remotely when someone attempts to make off with it. Police park them in high-theft areas to lure thieves.

The attempted theft occurred early yesterday morning, and the teenagers were charged with auto theft. The 15-year-old also was charged with driving without a license and possession of marijuana.

Nashville’s police department was one of 14 police agencies in the nation to receive a bait vehicles through Allstate late last year.